Thomas Ott neuer CEO für Mondi Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials

Thomas Ott neuer CEO für Mondi Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials. 
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Der Österreicher Thomas Ott, 54 Jahre, ist neuer CEO für die Geschäftsbereiche Flexible Packaging und Engineered Materials des internationalen Verpackungs- und Papierherstellers Mondi.

Mondi's FunctionalBarrier Paper wins Gold at DOW Packaging Innovation Awards

Mondi`s FunctionalBarrier Paper wins Gold at DOW Packaging Innovation Awards. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR208)Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, and French Les Crudettes - LSDH Group's Vegetable Division were recognised as Gold winner at this year´s Packaging Innovation Awards by DOW for using recyclable FunctionalBarrier Paper manufactured by Mondi to protect ready-to-eat salads. This prestigious prize follows five other wins scooped last year for the innovative paper-based solution.

Michael Lee named President of SRG Global®

Michael Lee named President of SRG Global®.Michael (Mike) Lee has been named President of SRG Global®, a Guardian Industries company. SRG Global is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high value coatings on plastic for the automotive and commercial truck industries. In his role, Mike will direct the company’s global business to advance the vision and culture and drive the strategy for long-term sustainable growth.

Sustainable packaging takes centre stage at Westfalia Fruit’ in France

Westfalia's new zero plastic packaging - environmentally and consumer friendly packaging for avocados. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR003)Westfalia Fruit’s business in France, has launched a new range of environmentally and consumer friendly packaging for avocados that dramatically reduces and replaces the use of plastic, eliminating altogether the use of black plastic which is difficult to recycle, whilst successfully maintaining fruit quality. These industry leading initiatives, were stringently researched and developed in advance of a new law banning plastic packaging on most fruit and vegetables, which came into effect in France from New Year’s Day 2022. Cucumbers, lemons and oranges are among the 30 varieties banned from being wrapped in plastic according to the new law.

Mondi acquires production assets of Lafarge Cement Egypt to strengthen its position in the region

Suez Bags. (Photo: Mondi, PR207)Mondi Paper Bags, part of Mondi Group, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, has acquired the paper bag converting lines from National Bag and Egypt Sack, two subsidiaries of Lafarge Cement Egypt, a major cement producer in the country. The acquired production lines will increase Mondi’s capacity by around 150-180 million bags annually and strengthen Mondi's position in the Egyptian paper bag market.

Clariant increases prices across its Catalysts business portfolio

ClariantEffective immediately, or as contracts permit, Clariant will implement price increases across its Catalysts portfolio.

LyondellBasell details path to 2030 in 2021 sustainability report

 "Future Focused" sustainability reportLyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced the publication of its 2021 sustainability report: "Future Focused." The report details the company's ambitions to help end plastic waste in the environment, address climate change and support a thriving society.

Be a Beauty Wizard! Rediscover the powers of nature with Clariant Natural Ingredients

Beauty Wizard invites consumers to reconnect with their inner selves with two new beauty ritual propositions, shifting their beauty habits towards slow wellbeing habits.Beauty Wizard rituals from Clariant Active Ingredients. Highly-effective nature-based cosmetic ingredients and traditional activities combine in two new propositions to encourage slow wellbeing habits amid skyrocketing stress levels.